Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 NIO EL7 100 kWh has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.5 seconds, compared with 7.3 seconds for 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD. 2026 NIO EL7 100 kWh has the higher listed output at 480 hp; 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD is rated at 229 hp, a difference of 251 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 NIO EL7 100 kWh at 850 Nm and 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD at 350 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD carries the longer listed range at 570 km, against 515 km for 2026 NIO EL7 100 kWh. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD has the lower recorded consumption at 14.7 kWh/100km; 2026 NIO EL7 100 kWh is listed at 19.4 kWh/100km. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 258 kW, compared with 140 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2026 NIO EL7 100 kWh provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 658 litres versus 527 litres, a difference of 131 litres. 2026 NIO EL7 100 kWh carries the higher towing rating at 2,000 kg, while 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD is listed at 1,600 kg. 2026 NIO EL7 100 kWh is 197 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD has the lower listed starting price at $44,900, compared with $73,000 for 2026 NIO EL7 100 kWh. 2026 NIO EL7 100 kWh leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.